Rohtak (Haryana) [India], March 4 (HBTV): Haryana Police have arrested one accused in connection with the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, officials said on Monday.

The body of Himani Narwal was found inside a suitcase near a highway in Rohtak on March 1. Meanwhile, police have formed a Special Investigation Task Force (SIT) to probe the case.

Sampla DSP Rajneesh Kumar said, 'An SIT has been formed. Her phone has been recovered. We are using cyber and forensic techniques. We are investigating all angles.'

The DSP further informed that the deceased lived alone in Haryana while her family resided in Delhi.

The victim’s mother, Savita, made serious allegations, blaming the election and the party for her daughter's death. She suggested that Himani's rising stature in the Congress had created enemies for her.

'The election and the party took my daughter's life. Because of this, she made some enemies. These culprits could be from the party or could be her friends as well. On February 28, she was at home,' Savita said.

'We received a phone call from the police station regarding the incident. My daughter was very close to Asha Hooda (wife of Bhupinder Singh Hooda). I won't perform her last rites until she gets justice,' she added.

Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda condemned the incident, citing a breakdown of law and order in Haryana, which he claimed is the worst state in the country for crimes against women.

'It is a very painful incident. There is a breakdown of law and order in Haryana. Haryana is number one in the country in terms of crime against women. The incident should be investigated as soon as possible,' Hooda said.

Hooda also criticized the BJP-led state government over the murder and demanded a swift investigation and strict punishment for the guilty, regardless of their political affiliation. He stated that he has been in touch with police officials and had spoken with the Superintendent of Police, who expressed confidence in finding leads soon.

'The incident should be investigated as soon as possible. I am in touch with the police personnel. I also spoke with the SP. They are hopeful that they will get some clues by the evening. I told them that this should be investigated and the guilty should be given the strictest punishment,' Hooda said.

(ANI)